Andrew Fuller: Model Pastor-Theologian (Biblia.com)

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In his day, practicing English pastor Andrew Fuller (1754-1815) was also the most prominent Baptist theologian on either side of the Atlantic Ocean. He remained influential via his thoughtful writings up until the American Civil War. Since then, however, the emphasis on theological and doctrinal depth in Baptist preaching (and preaching generally) has been in decline. Now scholars are looking...

The theological system that Fuller put forth in The Gospel Worthy of All Acceptation sought both to be internally consistent and faithful to the Scriptures. The theological hurdle for High Calvinists was the issue of how, in the light of particular redemption, one could address any fallen, helpless sinner and invite him to repent and believe. If men were powerless to obey the gospel call, these general addresses would seem to be insincere. Edward’s dichotomous view of the human will showed that free

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